Purdue, Texas Tech and Memphis Tigers men's basketball
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The Boilermakers are better for their two wins in the Bahamas, but the trophy is hardly the prize of the trip. Here's what we learned.
"They didn't score to start the second half for a while, and Oscar [Cluff] is just getting every rebound, and that's demoralizing to the other team when they're struggling, and now they can't get some second-chance opportunities," explained Purdue coach Matt Painter.
Michigan State enters the top 10 for the first time this season behind standout play from Jeremy Fears, while Florida climbs back into the top 10 riding a strong win streak. Here is Andy Katz's power 37 after the third week of college basketball.
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Purdue Men’s Basketball Remains #1 in this week’s AP Poll
We are one week further in the men’s college basketball season and Purdue remains ranked the same as it was in both the pre-season AP Poll and last week’s poll: #1. The Boilermakers used a 2-0 performance in the Baha Mar Hoops Championship against Memphis and #15 Texas Tech to remain on top.
Two former Purdue basketball players — one of whom is a current assistant coach for the Boilers — will be inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame.
The updated odds to win the 2026 men's college basketball championship, as well as a listing of the conference championship odds.